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greatcoat

American  
[greyt-koht] / ˈgreɪtˌkoʊt /

noun

Chiefly British.
  1. a heavy overcoat.


greatcoat British  
/ ˈɡreɪtˌkəʊt /

noun

  1. a heavy overcoat, now worn esp by men in the armed forces

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of greatcoat

First recorded in 1655–65; great + coat

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The king, wearing the uniform of the Marshal of the Royal Air Force, including a grey greatcoat against the cold, laid a wreath featuring 41 open-style fabric poppies.

From Washington Times Nov. 12, 2023

Not to mention Sergio Hudson’s way with proportion, seen in tone-on-tone red trousers with just a bit of flare, matching turtleneck, sweeping greatcoat and belt with a big circular gold buckle.

From New York Times Sep. 15, 2021

His name and iconic image — the bicorne hat worn sideways, the army greatcoat, the hand inserted in the vest — are instantly recognizable the world over.

From Washington Post Aug. 3, 2021

In the latest shot, the Hound can be seen clasping his greatcoat close to his chest as snow and hail envelopes his party.

From The Guardian Apr. 21, 2017

Admiral Leonid Rybalko, bundled in a wool hat and dark greatcoat, asked the submarine commanders to have a seat.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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